About
Cocculus Palmatus is a potent homeopathic medicine derived from the berries of the Cocculus indicus plant. It is primarily known for its action on the nervous system, particularly in conditions related to vertigo, motion sickness, and exhaustion from loss of sleep.
Keynotes
Severe vertigo with nausea, worse from motion. Extreme weakness and paralysis, especially of the neck and limbs. Insomnia from loss of sleep and exhaustion. Fear of being alone and of ghosts. Numbness and tingling.
Constitution
Individuals who are sensitive, nervous, easily exhausted, prone to motion sickness, and suffer from insomnia due to overwork or stress. They may appear pale and weak.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Vertigo, nausea, motion sickness, dizziness, weakness, paralysis, headache, insomnia, loss of sleep, sympathetic nervous system effects, amnesia, loss of memory, twitching, convulsions, fear of ghosts, fear of being alone, palpitation, dyspnea, loss of appetite, vomiting
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, fear of being alone, fear of ghosts, amnesia, forgetfulness, absent-mindedness, irritability, restlessness, nervousness, despondency, aversion to company, despair of recovery, feeling of being driven out of bed.
● Physical Symptoms
Vertigo, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache (especially occipital), weakness, paralysis (especially of neck and limbs), trembling, twitching, convulsions, numbness, tingling, palpitation of heart, dyspnea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, thirst, constipation, urinary difficulties, skin eruptions.
Uses
Motion sickness, travel sickness, vertigo, dizziness, nausea and vomiting associated with travel or pregnancy, insomnia due to loss of sleep or overwork, nervous exhaustion, paralysis, amnesia, sympathetic nervous system disturbances, fear and anxiety, especially in the dark or when alone.
Modalities
Worse from motion, travel, loss of sleep, looking at or thinking about food, uncovering the head, riding in a carriage, mental exertion, noise, light. Better from rest, lying down in a dark room, closing eyes, warm applications.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Generally taken in 30C or 200C potency, with doses ranging from once a day to several times a day, depending on the severity of symptoms. For acute conditions, frequent dosing may be required. For chronic conditions, less frequent dosing is usually indicated. Always consult a homeopathic practitioner for personalized dosage recommendations.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system (brain, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves), digestive system, heart, respiratory system.
🤝 Complementary
Arsenicum album, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Bryonia alba.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Pulsatilla, Chininum arsenicosum.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in pregnant women and individuals with heart conditions. Should not be used in cases of severe poisoning or toxicity without professional medical supervision.
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